Director of Compensation and Benefits

Director of Compensation and Benefits Deerfield Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $120,000 a year 2 days ago Qualifications Affordable Care Act (ACA) Performance dashboard reports HR policy development Financial forecasting Dashboard development Managerial strategic planning Strategic management Internal controls Compensation and benefits strategy Payroll tax Retirement plan management Healthcare benefits management Benefits strategy management Handling wage garnishments FMLA Vendor management Regulatory compliance Legal risk management Compliance audits & assessments Data reporting HR legal compliance Employment & labor law Performance management Budget forecasting Data quality management Team development Analysis skills Policy & process development Managing budgets in a finance role Project management Continuous improvement Team management Legislation HR systems implementation Mentoring Vendor relationship management Data analytics Overseeing audit functions Benchmarking Senior level Escalation handling Leadership Strategic thinking in HR leadership Senior leadership 10 years Full Job Description Director of Compensation and Benefits The Director of Compensation & Benefits is a senior HR leader responsible for the strategic design, governance, and execution of the Company's total rewards programs, including compensation, payroll, and benefits administration. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), this role serves as a key member of the senior HR leadership team and a strategic advisor to Executive Leadership. This position ensures all payroll and benefits operations are accurate, compliant, scalable, and aligned with business strategy, financial objectives, and regulatory requirements across a multi-state workforce. The Director partners closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, and HR leadership to mitigate risk, strengthen internal controls, and enhance employee experience. Candidates must have demonstrated experience managing compensation, payroll, and benefits programs, along with a proven ability to develop strategy, establish effective processes, and design and execute comprehensive total rewards initiatives at an organizational level.

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure consistency, compliance, and audit readiness. Provide enterprise-wide oversight of payroll operations for salaried and hourly employees across multiple states and jurisdictions. Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing, including regular payroll cycles, off-cycle payments, bonuses, commissions, retroactive adjustments, and final pay. Oversee payroll tax compliance, wage and hour requirements, garnishments, and regulatory filings. Lead payroll audits, reconciliations, and internal control reviews in partnership with Finance. Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll issues, audits, and regulatory inquiries. Design, implement, and manage company-wide compensation programs, including base pay, merit increases, incentive plans, and bonus structures. Lead annual compensation planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Conduct market pricing, benchmarking, and internal equity analyses to ensure competitive, equitable, and defensible pay practices. Develop and maintain job architecture, salary structures, and compensation governance frameworks. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local pay equity, transparency, and wage laws. Oversee the strategy, design, and administration of all employee benefit programs, including health and welfare, retirement, leave programs, and voluntary benefits. Partner with brokers, carriers, and vendors to manage plan performance, costs, renewals, and employee experience. Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, state leave laws, and other applicable regulations. Lead annual open enrollment planning, execution, and communications. Ensure payroll, compensation, and benefits programs meet all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Partner with Legal and HR on audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries. Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and proactively adjust programs and practices. Develop documentation, policies, and procedures to support legal defensibility and risk mitigation. Own data integrity and governance across payroll, compensation, and benefits systems. Partner with HR and IT on system enhancements, integrations, and automation initiatives. Develop executive-level dashboards, analytics, and reporting to support strategic decision-making. Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data privacy standards. Lead, mentor, and develop payroll and benefits team members. Establish clear performance expectations and foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement. Support broader HR transformation initiatives and operational excellence. Qualifications 10+ years of progressive experience in payroll, compensation, and benefits leadership, preferably in a multi-state environment. Extensive knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, benefits compliance, and total rewards best practices. Proven experience partnering with Finance, Legal, and Executive Leadership. Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills. Experience in highly regulated or labor-intensive industries. Experience supporting large, distributed, or unionized workforces. Payroll and Benefits systems implementation or optimization experience. Canadian experience is not required but preferred #PRO123